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MACOMB, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on Jan. 11 for Royce Gracie Academy of Macomb, formerly Cassady Martial Arts, at 1601 W. Jackson, Suite 202. Owners and operators Andy and Michelle Cassady, who hold advanced degrees in martial arts, set out to help teach…
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James L. Douglas Jr., 24, 2609 Lexi Ln. for Domestic Battery at 1038 Payson. Lodged 148Dajane O. Jones, 26, 2130 Emerald Dr. for Criminal Damage Over $500 at 510 Jersey. 120Andrew D. Harris, 33, Homeless for Adams Co. warrant for Possession of Stolen Vehicle at 405 Vermont. Lodged 134/144Jeremiah McGraw reported a window at 1723…
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QUINCY — A Quincy woman facing robbery charges in connection to the October shooting death of a teenage girl told her attorney Friday morning she will accept the terms of a negotiated plea. Fallon M. Gillum, 20, of Quincy was in Adams County Circuit Court for a pre-trial hearing before Judge Scott Larson. Her attorney…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Two women were injured in a single-vehicle crash on Gardner Expressway on Thursday night. Deputies with the Adams County Sheriff’s Department responded to 1401 Gardner Expressway at 5:02 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 18, across from Pomp’s Tire. When deputies arrived, they saw a blue 2022 Nissan Frontier, driven by Lisa Smith, that had left…
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QUINCY, Ill. – The National Association of Anorexia Nervosa & Associated Disorders (ANAD) will be the host of an original “This Is My Brave” production celebrating the voices of eating disorder recovery while cultivating hope for the estimated 28.8 million Americans suffering from an eating disorder. Twenty-one individuals are set to take the stage to…
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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — Klare Flynn, Miss Brown County Fair Queen 2023 and a daughter of Jeremy and Jessica Flynn of Mount Sterling, competed for the title of Miss Illinois County Fair Queen 2024 at the Illinois Association of Agricultural Fairs annual convention in Springfield. Flynn, 19, placed among the top 16 finalists. She’s the…
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COATSBURG, Ill. — Firefighters from central and eastern Adams County didn’t get much rest Wednesday morning. Bill Phillips, chief of the all-volunteer Central Adams Fire Protection District, said he got home at about 3 a.m. Wednesday after battling a fire at a two-story Golden home on Tuesday night. “We left the scene at around 1…
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NEW SALEM, Ill. — A train crashed into a semi-tractor Wednesday afternoon in Pike County, and the driver of the semi-tractor was hospitalized. The Pike County Sheriff’s Department responded to a crash at 1:01 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17 at 340th Avenue, approximately a half-mile south of County Highway 2 in New Salem Township. The initial investigation…
Read Full Article Calvin Smith, 19, of Quincy for No Valid DL, Disobeying Traffic Control Device. 161Harley D. Foster, 30, Quincy, Trespassing at 527 Broadway St. NTA 121Devin J. Milsap, 35, 535 N. 8th St., TOF for Domestic Battey. Milsap was located at 535 N. 8th St. Lodged 175Ian P. Havermale, 37, Quincy, FTA Aggravated Assault and Escape…
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QUINCY — Three Quincy men are leasing property at the Knights of Columbus grounds, where construction will begin next month to create a Topgolf-like facility that they expect to open this summer. Trevor Beck, Nick Hiland and Kelby Rescinito have agreed with Knights of Columbus 583 officials to lease the driving range and par-3 golf…
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QUINCY — The John Wood Community College Foundation and WGEM have partnered for a 12th year to provide a free career makeover for one person. Adults 24 years of age or older, who are not current or recent JWCC students, can apply for the opportunity at www.jwcc.edu/makeover. One winner will earn a scholarship from the…
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QUINCY — People living with uncontrolled high blood pressure, known as resistant hypertension, have a new treatment option from Blessing Health. Blessing Health’s Hypertension Clinic provides a comprehensive approach to care consisting of care coordination, dietitian consultation, advanced diagnostics, 24-hour blood pressure monitoring and, for select individuals, renal denervation. Renal denervation is a minimally invasive…
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QUINCY — Quincy University has released the Pursuit of Learning in Society (POLIS) spring semester class schedule. POLIS is an opportunity for lifelong learning for seniors. The class schedule is: All classes meet from 2 to 4 p.m. at North Campus, North 18th and Seminary Road. Signs indicate directions to the individual classes. The cost…
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Bliefnick story to air Monday as first episode in limited series by ABC's 20/20 called 'Bad Romance'
QUINCY — Now it’s ABC’s turn. The show 20/20, the network’s newsmagazine that investigates intriguing crime and justice cases, is introducing a new true crime series called “Bad Romance.” The eight-episode limited series takes viewers inside relationships that turned bad. It starts Monday, Jan. 22 with the story of Tim Bliefnick, who was convicted in May…
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Macy Waters and Avery Wyatt both of Pittsfield won the Senior Division of the Illinois Association of Agricultural Fairs’ State Talent Contest. The girls represented Calhoun County after winning the fair’s local competition in September. The talent contest was held on Saturday, January 13 at the annual IAAF State Convention in Springfield.…
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QUINCY — Brian McGee, who has served as the 24th president of Quincy University since July 2019, recently signed an agreement to remain in that role through 2029. The announcement was made by Ralph Oakley on behalf of the QU Board of Trustees, which unanimously supported the extension of McGee’s agreement with the university. Oakley…
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QUINCY — The Quincy City Council concurred during its Tuesday night meeting with the Plan Commission’s denial of a special permit to allow Nancy and Keith Callaway to operate a nightclub at 428 Maine. That decision won’t stop the Callaways from their plans to open an upscale Latin dance bar and restaurant in the Granite…
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QUINCY — One of two men charged in connection to a stabbing in the parking lot at Blessing Hospital is scheduled to enter a plea next month. Dylan Test, 20, of 1530 Monroe appeared Tuesday morning in Adams County Circuit Court with attorney Matthew Radefeld before Judge Tad Brenner, according to court records. Test has been…
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QUINCY — Adams County will mark its 200th anniversary in 2025, and the Adams County Bicentennial Commission is organizing a grand opening ceremony at the Armory in Quincy. Organizers say this event will set the tone for a year filled with activities that allow residents of all ages to participate. The commission is inviting businesses,…
Read Full Article Jaime A. McConnell, 27, Quincy for DWLS. NTA 132Samantha K. Williams, 32, Quincy for Operate Uninsured Motor Vehicle. NTA 132Sabrina A. Thomas, 40, Quincy for Operate Uninsured and Suspended Registration. NTA 108Bailie E. McDowell, 23, of Liberty for Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle at 5th and Broadway. NTA 142John E. Moore, 57, Quincy, DUI-Alcohol. Lodged. 113/147Navii…
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Robin R. Wilson, 37, last known address in the 100 block of North Washington in Payson, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for a petition to revoke probation, possession of meth, driving under the influence and forgery. Wilson is 5 foot, 6 inches tall and 142 pounds with brown hair and blue eyes.…
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QUINCY — Matthew W. Bates, a professor of theology at Quincy University, has won the Christianity Today 2024 Book Award in Popular Theology for his new book, “Why the Gospel?” “Why the Gospel? Living the Good News of King Jesus with Purpose” invites readers to consider how they can transform their lives and communities through…
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QUINCY — Owners of a Quincy hotel that has been closed for nearly two years hope to reopen the facility this summer. Balwant Aulck and Sukhchain Sandhu are listed as the managers of Hotel in Quincy LLC, according to records filed with the Illinois Secretary of State’s office. Their LLC is registered in Springfield. Aulck…
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